Experienced Civil Litigator — Seattle, In-Office

gpac; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid vacation

Professional development support

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

gpac, on behalf of a respected Seattle-area law firm, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and ownership of substantive matters.

The attorney will manage cases through all stages, contribute to strategy, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation, with in-office collaboration in Seattle, WA.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State license to practice law.
• 6+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong motion practice experience.
• Excellent client communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through various stages of the litigation process.
• Meet with clients and develop practical strategies for resolving their legal matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other legal correspondence.
• Handle written discovery and participate in discovery disputes as necessary.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, and other court proceedings.
• Present oral arguments on motions and other contested matters.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as appropriate.
• Evaluate cases and provide clients with thoughtful advice regarding litigation strategy and potential resolution.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deposition handling

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

gpac, on behalf of a respected Seattle-area law firm, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and ownership of substantive matters.

The attorney will manage cases through all stages, contribute to strategy, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, and trial preparation, with in-office collaboration in Seattle, WA.